Willow Weeping DescriptionBotanical Name: Salix babylonica A native to China. A very graceful, refined tree with a short, stout trunk and a broad, rounded crown of weeping branches which sweep the ground. Leaves are alternate, simple, lanceolate to linear-lanceolate, 3" to 6" long, 1/2" to 3/4" wide, light green above, grayish green beneath. With ample water, it has a fast growth rate, but is subject to pests. Plant CharacteristicsPlant Category: Trees-Shade & OrnamentalName: Willow WeepingPlant Type: Deciduous Mature Size: 50' tall x 30' wide. Water: High Exposure:: Full sun Spacing: 15' Soil Type: Clay; loam; sand; acidic; alkaline; will tolerate poor drainage Planting Time: Any season CommentsComments: Shallow, invasive roots make it difficult to garden under. Do not plant near foundations or water lines.